20 Breezy Cottage Bedrooms With Country Charm

Cottage bedrooms should be equal parts relaxing, charming and hardworking, and these 20 spaces from the House & Home archives are exactly that. Breezy enough to invite a good night’s rest and practical enough to sleep multiple guests, these cottage bedrooms are the main ingredient to a rejuvenating weekend in the country. Browse through to get summer decorating ideas for your own bedroom!

Sheer drapes keep this principal bedroom bright throughout the day, while a simple white palette instills a sense of tranquility. Floral linens are a delicate touch.

Photographer:

Monic Richard

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House & Home June 2014

Designer:

Anne Côté

In this rustic bedroom, a classic Hudson’s Bay point blanket helps enliven a minimalist envelope.

Photographer:

Ashley Capp

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House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Tracy Thomson and Jody Colero

Woodsy side tables bring nature indoors. The bark’s rough texture provides an element of tension against the soft linens.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

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House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Erin Chow

When we think of cottage bedrooms, breezy white spaces usually come to mind. In her own Prince Edward County, Ontario, cottage, designer Karen Cole eschewed the traditional and furnished her space with eclectic pieces, including a hand-carved headboard from Indonesia.

In this shared girls’ bedroom, wicker pendant lights and a jute rug keep the space from feeling too precious and inject a welcome hit of natural materials.

Photographer:

Eric Striffler

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House & Home July 2013

Designer:

Colleen DeCourcy

While we’d much rather cool down lakeside at the cottage, ceiling fans (like the one shown here) help counteract hot summer weather and make for a restful sleep.

Photographer:

Virginia Macdonald

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House & Home July 2012

Designer:

Michael Angus

When this cozy Muskoka cottage reaches full capacity, a Murphy bed can be pulled down to create an extra sleeping space. A custom unit provides ample storage.

Photographer:

Stacey Brandford

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House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Natalie Hodgins and Shannon Morrison, Sarah Richardson Design

Perfect for cottages where children congregate to spend their summer, this quartet of built-in bunk beds are sure to inspire some amazing sleepovers.

Photographer:

Stacey Brandford

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House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design

Trundle beds are a great alternative to bunk beds, and are just as space-efficient. In this children’s bedroom, twin units sit flush against the wall (with extra beds tucked away in the pull-outs underneath) meaning there’s still plenty of space to hang out with friends.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

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House & Home July 2016

Designer:

Margot Bell, Peaks & Rafters

Though the furnishings in this children’s room skew toward the traditional, the space feels up to date thanks to a fresh palette. A watery blue envelope nods to this cottage’s lakeside location, while a fire-engine red bunk bed injects a hit of spunk.

Photographer:

Jean Longpré

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House & Home July 2013

Designer:

Heidi Smith

To ensure that wraparound views of the Pacific Ocean were the hero of this Preston Island, British Columbia, bedroom, homeowner Martha Sturdy opted for a minimalist look. A marble-inspired headboard and side tables add a note of polish while keeping with the natural theme.

Photographer:

Martin Tessler

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House & Home July 2012

Designer:

Martha Sturdy

Tucked under the eaves with only five-and-a-half feet of clearance, this loft-like bedroom is sure to be a favorite among children.

In this shared guest bedroom, a pair of vintage blankets — one from Hudson’s Bay, one found in Sweden — feel like a set without being too matchy-matchy. Plywood panels that run along the wall and ceiling give the space natural appeal.

Photographer:

Stacey Brandford

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House & Home June 2011

Designer:

Juli Daoust Baker and John Baker, Mjölk

“The trick to using several patterns in one room is to keep the colors consistent and differ the scale,” explains designer Kate Stuart. In this bedroom, a daring palette of red, white and grey temper traditional furnishings and lend the space a fresh, youthful feel.

Photographer:

Stacey Brandford

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House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design

One of the most popular ways to give a space classic cottage style is to install shiplap panelling on the walls (and ceiling, too!). Here, it lends subtle texture to a principal bedroom.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

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House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Margot Austin

So that your cottage doesn’t feel dated in a few years, furnish bedrooms with a mix of styles. Here, contemporary bedding is balanced with vintage pieces, including an elegant chandelier and trad side tables.

Photographer:

Stacey Brandford

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House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Natalie Hodgins and Shannon Morrison, Sarah Richardson Design

Patterned linens on the bed, lounge chair and pouf add dimension to this principal bedroom. A clean white envelope ensures that the space still feels serene and sophisticated.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

Source:

House & Home July 2016

Designer:

Margot Bell, Peaks & Rafters

When it came to decorating this shared space, designer Margot Austin kept the original pine bunkbeds and updated the look with plaid throws and mod sconces.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

Source:

House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Margot Austin

Says the owner of this cottage: “This armoire was originally made in France by a father who gifted it to his daughter when she got married and left home. It works here because it’s a little piece of art on its own.” We couldn’t agree more!